What are the main factors that influence an Aerospace Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Aerospace Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Aerospace Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Aerospace Engineer's salary?

An Aerospace Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $73,128 for beginners, reaching about $101,660 at mid-level, and approach $148,560 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Aerospace Engineer?

Aerospace Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Aerospace Engineer roles are District of Columbia $126,762, California $126,281, Massachusetts $124,598. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Aerospace Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Aerospace Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer VI: $199,112; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,819; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,155; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,733; Aerospace Systems Engineer: $109,453.

Aerospace Engineer Salary in West Virginia

How much does an Aerospace Engineer make in West Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Aerospace Engineer in West Virginia is $103,097 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Aerospace Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,286
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,668 to $110,001
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,814

10% $90,814

50% (Median) $103,097

90% $116,286

Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,001	$9,167	$2,115	$53
Average	$103,097	$8,591	$1,983	$50
25th Percentile	$96,668	$8,056	$1,859	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Aerospace Engineer Salaries

An Aerospace Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Aerospace Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Aerospace Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,128
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,813
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,660
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,671
Expert (over 8 years): $148,560

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Aerospace Engineer I	less than 1 year	$73,128
Aerospace Engineer II	1-2 years	$87,813
Aerospace Engineer	2-4 years	$101,660
Aerospace Engineer IV	5-8 years	$128,671
Aerospace Engineer V	over 8 years	$148,560

How Do Aerospace Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Aerospace Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $126,762.
California: $126,281.
Massachusetts: $124,598.

District of Columbia $126,762 California $126,281 Massachusetts $124,598 Washington $124,140 New Jersey $124,095 Alaska $123,934 Connecticut $122,354 New York $121,713

Hawaii $119,664 Rhode Island $118,702 Maryland $118,050 Minnesota $117,157 Colorado $116,813 Illinois $116,699 Oregon $116,264 Delaware $115,943

New Hampshire $115,742 Virginia $115,290 Pennsylvania $113,974 Nevada $113,310 North Dakota $113,092 Michigan $112,749 Wisconsin $112,623 Vermont $112,371

Texas $111,673 Maine $111,627 Arizona $111,558 Ohio $111,478 Georgia $110,425 Indiana $109,898 Wyoming $109,795 Utah $109,635

Iowa $109,566 Kansas $109,016 Louisiana $108,856 North Carolina $108,799 Missouri $108,776 Florida $108,329 Montana $108,089 Nebraska $107,860

Kentucky $107,734 South Carolina $107,276 Tennessee $106,990 Idaho $106,875 New Mexico $106,040 Oklahoma $105,857 Alabama $105,181 South Dakota $104,048

Arkansas $103,429 West Virginia $103,097 Mississippi $102,101

Top Paying Cities for Aerospace Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Bomont: $101,989
Yawkey: $102,033
Logan: $101,164

Bomont, WV $101,989

Yawkey, WV $102,033

Logan, WV $101,164

Accoville, WV $101,059

Amherstdale, WV $101,051

Baisden, WV $100,447

Bruno, WV $100,732

Chauncey, WV $100,943

Cora, WV $101,058

Davin, WV $100,832

Gilbert, WV $100,558

Henlawson, WV $101,279

Holden, WV $100,861

Kistler, WV $101,072

Lorado, WV $100,993

Lyburn, WV $100,710

Mallory, WV $101,055

Man, WV $100,748

Mount Gay, WV $101,114

Omar, WV $100,634

Peach Creek, WV $101,187

Sarah Ann, WV $100,484

Stollings, WV $101,024

Switzer, WV $101,017

Verdunville, WV $100,993

Verner, WV $100,440

Wharncliffe, WV $100,334

Whitman, WV $100,866

Wilkinson, WV $101,089

Yolyn, WV $100,797

Williamson, WV $100,855

Borderland, WV $100,967

Breeden, WV $101,006

Chattaroy, WV $100,939

Crum, WV $101,144

Delbarton, WV $100,646

Dingess, WV $100,952

Edgarton, WV $100,457

Kermit, WV $101,027

Lenore, WV $100,812

Matewan, WV $100,533

Naugatuck, WV $100,838

Newtown, WV $100,500

North Matewan, WV $100,621

Ragland, WV $100,638

Rawl, WV $100,683

Red Jacket, WV $100,463

Varney, WV $100,512

Wilsondale, WV $100,940

Huntington, WV $101,784

Beckley, WV $101,180

Allen Junction, WV $100,441

Amigo, WV $100,013

Ansted, WV $101,474

Beaver, WV $100,647

Bolt, WV $100,987

Bradley, WV $101,230

Camp Creek, WV $100,065

Coal City, WV $100,346

Cool Ridge, WV $100,229

Corinne, WV $100,500

Crab Orchard, WV $100,875

Danese, WV $100,552

Daniels, WV $100,607

Dothan, WV $101,269

Eccles, WV $100,907

Edmond, WV $101,089

Fairdale, WV $101,082

Fayetteville, WV $101,290

Flat Top, WV $100,063

Ghent, WV $100,201

Glen Daniel, WV $101,046

Glen Fork, WV $100,840

Glen Jean, WV $101,101

Glen Rogers, WV $100,737

Glen White, WV $100,887

Harper, WV $101,037

Helen, WV $100,258

Hico, WV $101,009

Hilltop, WV $101,342

Josephine, WV $100,106

Lanark, WV $100,747

Lansing, WV $101,188

Layland, WV $100,385

Lester, WV $100,698

Lochgelly, WV $101,353

Lookout, WV $100,869

Maben, WV $100,280

Mabscott, WV $101,049

Mac Arthur, WV $100,943

Mc Graws, WV $100,614

Saulsville, WV $100,460

Midway, WV $100,687

Minden, WV $101,140

Mount Hope, WV $101,106

Mullens, WV $100,567

Oak Hill, WV $101,113

Odd, WV $100,049

Pax, WV $101,108

Piney View, WV $100,743

Prince, WV $100,701

Princewick, WV $100,409

Prosperity, WV $101,204

Raleigh, WV $100,787

Ravencliff, WV $100,893

Rhodell, WV $100,369

Sabine, WV $100,745

Scarbro, WV $101,335

Shady Spring, WV $100,351

Skelton, WV $101,101

Slab Fork, WV $100,549

Sophia, WV $100,656

Spanishburg, WV $100,265

Boomer, WV $101,885

Buffalo, WV $101,710

Cabin Creek, WV $102,402

Cannelton, WV $101,950

Cedar Grove, WV $102,291

Charlton Heights, WV $101,786

Clay, WV $101,230

Clear Creek, WV $101,205

Clendenin, WV $102,259

Clothier, WV $101,442

Colcord, WV $101,545

Comfort, WV $102,252

Costa, WV $102,396

Danville, WV $101,701

Dawes, WV $102,147

Deep Water, WV $101,661

Dixie, WV $101,931

Dorothy, WV $101,662

Drybranch, WV $102,301

Dry Creek, WV $101,275

Duck, WV $101,014

Dunbar, WV $102,782

East Bank, WV $102,422

Eleanor, WV $101,867

Elkview, WV $102,510

Eskdale, WV $101,900

Ethel, WV $101,054

Falling Rock, WV $102,333

Foster, WV $102,027

Fraziers Bottom, WV $101,466

Gallagher, WV $101,867

Gauley Bridge, WV $101,623

Glasgow, WV $102,366

Glen, WV $101,974

Glen Ferris, WV $101,762

Gordon, WV $101,624

Handley, WV $102,110

Hansford, WV $102,212

Henderson, WV $101,372

Hernshaw, WV $102,728

Hewett, WV $101,451

Hometown, WV $102,134

Hugheston, WV $102,165

Indore, WV $101,735

Institute, WV $102,754

Ivydale, WV $101,291

Jeffrey, WV $101,666

Kanawha Falls, WV $101,587

Kimberly, WV $101,922

Kincaid, WV $101,484

Lake, WV $101,204

Leon, WV $101,411

Liberty, WV $102,021

Lizemores, WV $101,976

London, WV $102,183

Madison, WV $101,876

Mammoth, WV $102,297

Maysel, WV $101,655

Miami, WV $102,258

Montgomery, WV $101,995

Mount Carbon, WV $101,794

Naoma, WV $101,089

Nebo, WV $101,184

Nellis, WV $102,311

Nitro, WV $102,529

Orgas, WV $101,880

Ottawa, WV $101,541

Page, WV $101,490

Peytona, WV $102,254

Pinch, WV $102,687

Poca, WV $102,342

Pond Gap, WV $102,134

Powellton, WV $101,718

Pratt, WV $102,283

Procious, WV $101,876

Racine, WV $102,430

Red House, WV $101,989

Ridgeview, WV $102,224

Robson, WV $101,535

Rock Creek, WV $101,216

Saint Albans, WV $102,494

Saxon, WV $100,944

Seth, WV $102,011

Sharples, WV $101,066

Mount Olive, WV $101,928

Smithers, WV $101,999

Southside, WV $101,146

Sylvester, WV $101,863

Tad, WV $102,766

Tornado, WV $102,455

Turtle Creek, WV $101,635

Twilight, WV $101,530

Uneeda, WV $101,774

Van, WV $101,633

Wharton, WV $101,056

Whitesville, WV $101,680

Widen, WV $100,923

Winfield, WV $102,033

Winifrede, WV $102,502

Advent, WV $102,159

Arnoldsburg, WV $100,959

Cyclone, WV $100,987

Bluefield, WV $100,750

Athens, WV $100,588

Beeson, WV $100,133

Bramwell, WV $100,525

Bud, WV $100,313

Covel, WV $100,356

Freeman, WV $100,614

Herndon, WV $100,060

Hiawatha, WV $100,133

Kegley, WV $100,439

Kellysville, WV $101,528

Lashmeet, WV $100,297

Matoaka, WV $100,133

Montcalm, WV $100,501

Nemours, WV $100,571

Princeton, WV $100,974

Rock, WV $100,264

Wolfe, WV $100,893

Welch, WV $100,257

Anawalt, WV $100,401

Avondale, WV $100,192

Bartley, WV $100,225

Berwind, WV $100,622

Big Sandy, WV $100,517

Bradshaw, WV $100,603

Brenton, WV $100,542

Clear Fork, WV $100,643

Coal Mountain, WV $100,639

Cucumber, WV $100,381

Davy, WV $100,245

Eckman, WV $100,154

Elbert, WV $100,248

Elkhorn, WV $100,155

Fanrock, WV $100,152

Gary, WV $100,298

Hanover, WV $100,370

Hemphill, WV $100,235

Hensley, WV $100,225

Iaeger, WV $100,219

Ikes Fork, WV $100,329

Isaban, WV $100,347

Itmann, WV $100,480

Jenkinjones, WV $100,666

Jesse, WV $100,690

Jolo, WV $100,429

Justice, WV $100,635

Kimball, WV $100,216

Kopperston, WV $101,038

Kyle, WV $100,636

Lynco, WV $100,817

Marianna, WV $100,622

Matheny, WV $100,747

Maybeury, WV $100,431

Mohawk, WV $100,500

Newhall, WV $100,536

Helvetia, WV $100,541

Kanawha Head, WV $100,629

Lorentz, WV $100,882

Pickens, WV $100,332

Rock Cave, WV $100,725

Selbyville, WV $100,510

Tallmansville, WV $100,726

Volga, WV $100,880

Elkins, WV $100,897

Belington, WV $100,871

Beverly, WV $100,773

Bowden, WV $100,411

Coalton, WV $100,832

Dailey, WV $100,715

Davis, WV $100,514

Richwood, WV $100,203

Dryfork, WV $100,532

Durbin, WV $100,631

Upperglade, WV $100,540

Ellamore, WV $100,787

Glady, WV $100,226

Hambleton, WV $100,746

Harman, WV $100,466

Hendricks, WV $100,543

Huttonsville, WV $100,604

Junior, WV $100,954

Kerens, WV $100,654

Mabie, WV $100,608

Mill Creek, WV $100,668

Monterville, WV $100,274

Montrose, WV $100,753

Norton, WV $100,793

Parsons, WV $100,660

Webster Springs, WV $100,479

Red Creek, WV $100,588

Slatyfork, WV $100,346

Thomas, WV $100,675

Valley Bend, WV $100,851

Valley Head, WV $100,447

Whitmer, WV $100,438

Bergoo, WV $100,283

Clarksburg, WV $101,086

Alma, WV $101,291

Alum Bridge, WV $100,774

Anmoore, WV $101,090

Auburn, WV $100,904

Berea, WV $100,861

Bridgeport, WV $101,029

Burnsville, WV $100,671

Cairo, WV $101,339

Camden, WV $100,840

Center Point, WV $101,062

Coxs Mills, WV $100,819

Crawford, WV $100,730

Ellenboro, WV $101,277

Flemington, WV $100,871

Folsom, WV $100,824

New Richmond, WV $100,339

Northfork, WV $100,173

North Spring, WV $100,336

Oceana, WV $100,907

Pageton, WV $100,274

Panther, WV $100,392

Paynesville, WV $100,651

Pineville, WV $100,532

Premier, WV $100,240

Raysal, WV $100,638

Rock View, WV $100,630

Roderfield, WV $100,213

Simon, WV $100,520

Squire, WV $100,161

Switchback, WV $100,407

Thorpe, WV $100,265

War, WV $100,312

Warriormine, WV $100,634

Wilcoe, WV $100,154

Wyoming, WV $100,549

Lewisburg, WV $101,275

Fairlea, WV $101,770

Alderson, WV $101,033

Arbovale, WV $100,808

Asbury, WV $100,939

Ballard, WV $101,591

Bartow, WV $100,522

Buckeye, WV $100,566

Caldwell, WV $101,993

Cass, WV $100,377

Crawley, WV $100,606

Dunmore, WV $100,682

Forest Hill, WV $101,074

Frankford, WV $101,134

Gap Mills, WV $102,985

Grassy Meadows, WV $100,488

Green Bank, WV $100,954

Greenville, WV $101,664

Hillsboro, WV $100,218

Lindside, WV $102,045

Marlinton, WV $100,581

Maxwelton, WV $101,255

White Sulphur Springs, WV $101,691

Pence Springs, WV $101,111

Peterstown, WV $101,906

Renick, WV $100,422

Ronceverte, WV $101,863

Secondcreek, WV $102,144

Sinks Grove, WV $101,837

Smoot, WV $100,384

Talcott, WV $101,222

Union, WV $101,994

Waiteville, WV $103,123

Wayside, WV $101,262

Williamsburg, WV $100,462

Wolfcreek, WV $101,249

Alloy, WV $101,792

Alum Creek, WV $102,567

Amma, WV $101,740

Arnett, WV $101,199

Artie, WV $101,425

Ashford, WV $102,590

Bancroft, WV $102,263

Belle, WV $102,621

Bickmore, WV $101,647

Bim, WV $101,483

Blair, WV $100,835

Bloomingrose, WV $102,448

Blount, WV $102,481

Blue Creek, WV $102,613

Bob White, WV $101,572

Chloe, WV $101,198

Cottageville, WV $101,286

Evans, WV $101,419

Gandeeville, WV $101,839

Gay, WV $101,497

Given, WV $101,696

Hartford, WV $101,810

Kenna, WV $102,029

Left Hand, WV $101,649

Le Roy, WV $101,294

Letart, WV $101,395

Looneyville, WV $101,533

Mason, WV $101,931

Millstone, WV $100,983

Millwood, WV $101,520

Mount Alto, WV $101,262

New Haven, WV $101,802

Newton, WV $101,538

Normantown, WV $100,748

Orma, WV $101,059

Reedy, WV $101,286

Ripley, WV $101,396

Sandyville, WV $101,370

Spencer, WV $101,261

Wallback, WV $101,596

Walton, WV $101,960

West Columbia, WV $101,512

Charleston, WV $102,788

Ridgeley, WV $101,888

Rio, WV $100,524

Romney, WV $100,634

Shanks, WV $100,662

Springfield, WV $101,230

Terra Alta, WV $101,342

Wiley Ford, WV $102,075

Baker, WV $100,692

Brandywine, WV $101,042

Circleville, WV $100,603

Franklin, WV $100,952

High View, WV $101,426

Lost City, WV $101,004

Mathias, WV $101,233

Riverton, WV $100,448

Sugar Grove, WV $101,365

Bloomery, WV $100,792

Fisher, WV $100,632

Capon Springs, WV $101,172

Maysville, WV $100,584

Moorefield, WV $100,889

Milam, WV $100,947

Old Fields, WV $100,598

Petersburg, WV $100,747

Wardensville, WV $101,156

Purgitsville, WV $100,555

Cabins, WV $100,650

Yellow Spring, WV $100,835

Upper Tract, WV $100,719

Seneca Rocks, WV $100,410

Onego, WV $100,452

Martinsburg, WV $105,717

Bakerton, WV $109,644

Berkeley Springs, WV $101,493

Bunker Hill, WV $106,563

Charles Town, WV $109,833

Falling Waters, WV $105,379

Gerrardstown, WV $104,890

Glengary, WV $104,184

Great Cacapon, WV $101,148

Halltown, WV $110,255

Harpers Ferry, WV $110,064

Hedgesville, WV $103,267

Inwood, WV $106,156

Kearneysville, WV $107,614

Levels, WV $100,930

Millville, WV $110,270

Paw Paw, WV $100,977

Points, WV $100,785

Galloway, WV $100,956

Glenville, WV $100,962

Grafton, WV $100,966

Gypsy, WV $101,140

Harrisville, WV $101,185

Haywood, WV $101,029

Hepzibah, WV $101,048

Horner, WV $100,856

Independence, WV $101,740

Ireland, WV $100,631

Jacksonburg, WV $101,055

Jane Lew, WV $100,922

Linn, WV $100,753

Lost Creek, WV $100,923

Lumberport, WV $100,915

Meadowbrook, WV $100,985

Moatsville, WV $100,700

Mount Clare, WV $100,961

Newburg, WV $101,239

New Milton, WV $100,905

Orlando, WV $100,642

Pennsboro, WV $101,136

Philippi, WV $100,859

Pine Grove, WV $101,454

Pullman, WV $100,960

Reynoldsville, WV $100,951

Rosemont, WV $100,866

Rowlesburg, WV $100,645

Salem, WV $101,061

Sand Fork, WV $100,787

Shinnston, WV $101,145

Shirley, WV $101,363

Simpson, WV $101,182

Smithburg, WV $101,446

Smithfield, WV $101,373

Spelter, WV $101,102

Thornton, WV $100,749

Troy, WV $100,785

Tunnelton, WV $100,929

Ranson, WV $108,601

Wallace, WV $100,743

West Milford, WV $101,207

Weston, WV $100,938

West Union, WV $101,224

Wilsonburg, WV $101,083

Wyatt, WV $101,311

Morgantown, WV $103,763

Albright, WV $102,616

Arthurdale, WV $102,393

Blacksville, WV $104,439

Bretz, WV $102,892

Bruceton Mills, WV $103,545

Cassville, WV $103,970

Dellslow, WV $103,403

Granville, WV $104,089

Kingwood, WV $102,012

Maidsville, WV $104,288

Masontown, WV $102,878

Osage, WV $104,085

Pentress, WV $104,424

Pursglove, WV $104,046

Reedsville, WV $102,405

Fairmont, WV $102,106

Barrackville, WV $102,539

Baxter, WV $102,932

Big Run, WV $101,742

Burton, WV $102,859

Carolina, WV $102,114

Colfax, WV $101,764

Enterprise, WV $101,500

Fairview, WV $103,428

Farmington, WV $102,371

Four States, WV $101,859

Grant Town, WV $103,113

Hundred, WV $103,523

Idamay, WV $102,248

Kingmont, WV $101,927

Littleton, WV $102,383

Mannington, WV $102,025

Metz, WV $102,374

Montana Mines, WV $102,804

Rachel, WV $102,362

Rivesville, WV $102,991

Wana, WV $103,566

Worthington, WV $101,596

Sutton, WV $100,581

Birch River, WV $100,589

Cedarville, WV $100,743

Copen, WV $100,678

Dille, WV $100,908

Exchange, WV $100,574

Flatwoods, WV $100,627

Frametown, WV $100,816

Gassaway, WV $100,765

Heaters, WV $100,618

Little Birch, WV $100,695

Napier, WV $100,611

Rosedale, WV $100,809

Shock, WV $100,792

Summersville, WV $101,288

Belva, WV $101,807

Calvin, WV $100,693

Canvas, WV $100,808

Drennen, WV $101,174

Gilboa, WV $100,982

Keslers Cross Lanes, WV $101,021

Leivasy, WV $100,237

Mount Lookout, WV $101,063

Mount Nebo, WV $100,697

Nallen, WV $100,603

Nettie, WV $100,651

Pool, WV $100,887

Swiss, WV $101,445

Tioga, WV $100,593

Augusta, WV $100,749

Aurora, WV $100,731

Bayard, WV $100,607

Burlington, WV $100,881

Capon Bridge, WV $100,904

Delray, WV $100,748

Eglon, WV $100,765

Elk Garden, WV $101,197

Fort Ashby, WV $101,709

Gormania, WV $100,924

Green Spring, WV $101,245

Keyser, WV $101,531

Lahmansville, WV $100,553

Mount Storm, WV $100,687

New Creek, WV $100,866

Piedmont, WV $102,280

Walkersville, WV $100,738

Ridgeway, WV $106,680

Rippon, WV $109,723

Shenandoah Junction, WV $108,186

Shepherdstown, WV $107,601

Slanesville, WV $100,892

Summit Point, WV $108,512

Alkol, WV $101,831

Apple Grove, WV $101,492

Ashton, WV $101,522

Barboursville, WV $101,644

Big Creek, WV $101,302

Branchland, WV $101,461

Ceredo, WV $101,720

Chapmanville, WV $101,338

Culloden, WV $101,557

Dunlow, WV $101,275

East Lynn, WV $101,452

Fort Gay, WV $101,347

Gallipolis Ferry, WV $101,562

Genoa, WV $101,364

Glenwood, WV $101,606

Griffithsville, WV $101,857

Hamlin, WV $101,548

Harts, WV $101,168

Hurricane, WV $101,881

Julian, WV $102,226

Kenova, WV $101,680

Kiahsville, WV $101,311

Lavalette, WV $101,697

Lesage, WV $101,670

Midkiff, WV $101,396

Milton, WV $101,583

Myra, WV $101,478

Ona, WV $101,616

Pecks Mill, WV $101,311

Point Pleasant, WV $101,474

Prichard, WV $101,546

Ranger, WV $101,317

Salt Rock, WV $101,586

Scott Depot, WV $102,226

Shoals, WV $101,674

Sod, WV $102,251

Spurlockville, WV $101,690

Sumerco, WV $102,152

Teays, WV $102,288

Wayne, WV $101,567

West Hamlin, WV $101,531

Woodville, WV $102,013

Stanaford, WV $100,802

Stephenson, WV $100,149

Surveyor, WV $100,795

Thurmond, WV $100,385

Victor, WV $101,208

Winona, WV $100,674

Wyco, WV $100,361

Hinton, WV $100,575

Charmco, WV $100,339

Rainelle, WV $100,409

Elton, WV $100,149

Green Sulphur Springs, WV $100,315

Jumping Branch, WV $100,189

Lerona, WV $100,729

Leslie, WV $100,302

Meadow Bridge, WV $100,161

Meadow Creek, WV $100,077

Nimitz, WV $100,383

Pipestem, WV $100,779

Quinwood, WV $100,201

Rupert, WV $100,236

Sandstone, WV $100,327

Spring Dale, WV $100,173

White Oak, WV $100,187

Wheeling, WV $105,212

Beech Bottom, WV $105,846

Benwood, WV $104,650

Bethany, WV $106,586

Cameron, WV $103,886

Chester, WV $106,028

Colliers, WV $107,069

Dallas, WV $105,120

Follansbee, WV $106,676

Glen Dale, WV $104,356

Glen Easton, WV $103,000

Mcmechen, WV $104,633

Moundsville, WV $103,854

New Cumberland, WV $106,190

Newell, WV $105,277

Proctor, WV $102,292

New Manchester, WV $106,455

Short Creek, WV $105,669

Triadelphia, WV $105,249

Valley Grove, WV $106,537

Weirton, WV $106,979

Wellsburg, WV $106,606

West Liberty, WV $106,087

Windsor Heights, WV $105,802

Parkersburg, WV $101,664

Hacker Valley, WV $100,485

Vienna, WV $101,654

Mineral Wells, WV $101,602

Belleville, WV $101,552

Belmont, WV $101,500

Big Bend, WV $101,125

Big Springs, WV $101,024

Brohard, WV $101,245

Creston, WV $101,244

Davisville, WV $101,624

Elizabeth, WV $101,399

Friendly, WV $101,498

Grantsville, WV $101,083

Macfarlan, WV $101,287

Middlebourne, WV $101,694

Mount Zion, WV $101,082

Munday, WV $101,233

New Martinsville, WV $101,610

Paden City, WV $102,507

Palestine, WV $101,345

Petroleum, WV $101,372

Porters Falls, WV $101,619

Ravenswood, WV $101,515

Reader, WV $101,404

Rockport, WV $101,472

Saint Marys, WV $101,451

Sistersville, WV $101,810

Smithville, WV $100,991

Walker, WV $101,517

Washington, WV $101,606

Waverly, WV $101,553

Williamstown, WV $101,600

Buckhannon, WV $101,030

Fenwick, WV $100,354

Erbacon, WV $100,378

Craigsville, WV $100,680

Cowen, WV $100,370

Camden On Gauley, WV $100,332

Snowshoe, WV $100,297

Adrian, WV $101,134

Cleveland, WV $100,719

Diana, WV $100,484

French Creek, WV $100,844

Frenchton, WV $100,834

Aerospace Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Aerospace Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Aerospace Engineer positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Aerospace Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Aerospace Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$139,181	$67.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$128,872	$62.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$118,562	$57.0	15%
MFG Durable	$108,252	$52.0	5%

Aerospace Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Aerospace Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$96,668

Average $103,097/year

$110,001

$8,056

Average $8,591/month

$9,167

$1,859

Average $1,983/week

$2,115

$46

Average $50/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,001	$9,167	$2,115	$53
Average	$103,097	$8,591	$1,983	$50
25th Percentile	$96,668	$8,056	$1,859	$46

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